France · Ligue 2 · Matchweek 718:00
RodezLLLLD

3 – 4

Friday, 18 September 2026

NancyWWLLW

Stade Paul Lignon · Referee Gael Angoula, France · Analysis updated 14:41 UTC

Rodez vs Nancy Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.17 expected goals for Rodez and 1.08 for Nancy, a combined total of 2.25. That distribution gives Rodez the largest share of the 1X2 market at 38%, with the draw at 29%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 39% for over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 38% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

66.6% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

1.17 – 1.08

Model version

poisson-market-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Rodez home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Nancy away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 7 of the last 9 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Rodez win38%
Draw29%
Nancy win33%

Double chance 1X

67%

Double chance 12

71%

Double chance X2

62%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals66%
Over 2.5 goals39%
Over 3.5 goals19%
Both teams to score46%

Correct score

  • 1–113.3%
  • 1–012.3%
  • 0–111.4%
  • 0–010.5%
  • 2–17.8%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 8.6%), compared with our model probability.

Best value: Both teams to score — No at 2.10 (model 54.5% vs market 44.3%, edge +10.2 pts).

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNoValue2.1044.3%54.5%1.83+10.2
Double chanceDraw/Away1.5759.5%62.1%1.61+2.6
Match resultAway2.8032.9%33.4%2.99+0.5
Match resultDraw3.2028.8%28.7%3.48-0.1
Match resultHome2.4038.4%37.9%2.64-0.5
Double chanceHome/Away1.3071.8%71.3%1.40-0.5
Double chanceHome/Draw1.3668.7%66.6%1.50-2.1
Both teams to scoreYes1.6755.7%45.5%2.20-10.2

Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Recent form

Rodez

  • 2026-10-10T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Saint Etienne · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Inter Club d'Escaldes · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Nancy · 3-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Grenoble · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Metz · 1-4 (L)

Nancy

  • 2026-10-02T16:30:00.000Z · A vs FC Saarbrücken · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Rodez · 4-3 (W)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Reims · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-07T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Nantes · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-28T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Dunkerque · 2-0 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · Rodez 3-4 Nancy (Ligue 2)
  • 2026-01-23T19:00:00.000Z · Rodez 3-1 Nancy (Ligue 2)
  • 2025-08-09T18:00:00.000Z · Rodez 0-0 Nancy (Ligue 2)
  • 2022-04-19T18:00:00.000Z · Rodez 1-1 Nancy (Ligue 2)
  • 2021-11-20T18:00:00.000Z · Rodez 2-0 Nancy (Ligue 2)
  • 2021-05-08T18:00:00.000Z · Rodez 1-1 Nancy (Ligue 2)
  • 2021-01-08T19:00:00.000Z · Rodez 2-2 Nancy (Ligue 2)
  • 2020-02-07T19:00:00.000Z · Rodez 1-1 Nancy (Ligue 2)
  • 2019-08-30T18:00:00.000Z · Rodez 1-1 Nancy (Ligue 2)
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Saint Etienne86111319
2RED Star FC 938521317
3Montpellier8431315
4Reims8350614
5Nancy8413213
6Annecy8413113
7PAU8323111
8Sochaux8251-111
9Metz7241310
10Dijon723209
11Guingamp8224-38
12Dunkerque8224-38
13Nantes8224-48
14Grenoble8224-58
15Rodez8215-47
16Boulogne8062-26
17Clermont Foot8062-36
18Laval8125-75

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 66.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 46% and over 2.5 goals at 39%.

A 67% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.